International Energy Efficiency Expert on Cooling AppliancesJob ID : 276818

Responsibilities

Strengthened global policy guidance: Finalization, dissemination, and application of model regulatory frameworks for priority cooling technologies, including air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, and emerging heating and cooling solutions. Enhanced uptake of policy tools: Increased use of technical guidance and analytical tools by governments and stakeholders through webinars, workshops, technical exchanges, and contributions to international events. Improved sustainable procurement frameworks: Development and rollout of guidance to support public and private sector procurement of energy‑efficient and climate‑friendly technologies, including heat pump‑based systems and cooling equipment. Effective communication and application of analytical tools: Dissemination and translation of analytical results into actionable policy insights to support decision‑making, including the use of savings assessments and related tools in policy processes. High‑quality technical contributions to knowledge products: Delivery of technical inputs to international guidance materials, including on minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), energy labelling, and testing methodologies. Strengthened regional collaboration and alignment: Support to regional efforts aimed at harmonizing policy approaches, improving benchmarking, and facilitating dialogue between governments and industry stakeholders. Targeted technical support to implementation efforts: Provision of high‑value, on‑demand technical inputs to support policy development, including recommendations on MEPS, labelling systems, and related technical aspects, as well as review of draft regulations and technical documents. Ensured technical consistency and quality: Review and validation of outputs to ensure alignment with international best practice and consistency across tools and activities. Alignment between policy design and implementation systems: Coordination with relevant teams to ensure that technical standards are aligned with implementation mechanisms, including compliance and enforcement systems.